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What makes Genius : Part 6 : Context
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What makes Genius : Part 6 : Context

by Maximillian Kaizen on Oct 13, 2010 • 6 Comments
Almost all struggles for those infected with genius is a struggle of context. Wrong place, wrong time and the gift isn’t activated. Or is only realised well after their lives have played out. When things are set in the right context we have a sense of their relevance to us. Life flourishes in a relatively...
INTELLIGENT LIFE: social learning adventures
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INTELLIGENT LIFE: social learning adventures

by Maximillian Kaizen on Sep 26, 2009 • No Comments
memorable learning experiences, urban games and unusually powerful travel experiences for the slim minority that take delight in learning rather than just looking cool and together.
Does your Geography determine your Destiny?
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Does your Geography determine your Destiny?

by Maximillian Kaizen on Sep 22, 2009 • 1 Comment
[On being in the right place, at the right time] So here I am, ((9 months after leaving Cape Town for a 2 week holiday)) still in Johannesburg, Joburg, Jozi, the District 9 city. The African version of LA. The rough & tough old mining town that I was born in. esCAPEd from. And evidently...
blog / Geolocating / Heisenberg

Double Lucky

by Maximillian Kaizen on Oct 9, 2006 • 2 Comments
Beautiful little Cape Town this morning, wrapped in cool drizzly morning serenity is almost a different country from the vast thumping snarling sexy confident Joburg that I have just left. To say I love one more than the other would be a lie.. Jozi is a muse and her people heartpoundingly strong, some intoxicatingly inspiring....
blog / Geolocating / Heisenberg

Geolocating.. my local Power Station

by Maximillian Kaizen on Sep 3, 2006 • 8 Comments
Does your environment strengthen & inspire you? I live in a city that is like a big natural energy power-station to my soul. This place is spirit-soaringly lovely. Considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities, nestled between the big blue Atlantic Ocean & towering granite mountains, exquisitely clothed in the planet’s most richly diverse...

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